Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis: The UFC middleweight division is heating up with the announcement of a highly anticipated title fight between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis. The bout is set to headline UFC 293 on September 10, 2023, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis In UFC 293?
The matchup between Adesanya and Du Plessis has been brewing for some time, with the two fighters engaging in a war of words in the lead-up to the fight. The tension between the two reached a boiling point during a faceoff earlier this year when Adesanya used the N-word repeatedly, apparently to mock Du Plessis for claiming to be the true African between the two.
Despite the controversy surrounding their previous encounter, the matchup promises to be an exciting one for fans of the sport. Adesanya, the current middleweight champion. Du Plessis, on the other hand, has been making a name for himself in the UFC with a string of impressive wins, including a second-round stoppage of former champion Robert Whittaker in his last outing.
The South African fighter will undoubtedly be looking to dethrone Adesanya and take home the middleweight title, but it won’t be an easy task. Adesanya is known for his striking prowess and has proven time and time again that he can go toe-to-toe with the best fighters in the world.
The buildup to the fight is sure to be intense, with both fighters likely to engage in some trash talk in the lead-up to the bout. However, fans can expect to see a highly competitive and entertaining fight when the two finally step into the octagon.
In any case, the Adesanya vs. Du Plessis matchup is sure to be one for the history books and a must-watch for any fan of the sport.
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